5 plants that pet owners should avoid having at home or in the garden


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Rhododendron contains grayanotoxins, substances that can be harmful to dogs and cats. Photo: AFP

Spring is a crucial time for plant lovers. It's the time to prepare your garden or window boxes for the fine weather to come. But if you share your life with a cat or a dog, you need to be careful about the plants you choose because some of them can be dangerous for pets. Here are five plants that you should avoid.

Undoubtedly one of the prettiest houseplants around, amaryllis inspires admiration in all who see it, thanks to its large, colorful blooms. However, it has less pizzazz in spring, when its foliage turns yellow. It regains its beauty in winter, which explains why this plant is often given as a gift during the festive season.

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